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Tailplane Definition & Meaning

tailplane
noun
  1. the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged

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Frequently asked questions

What does tailplane mean?
the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
What part of speech is tailplane?
Tailplane is a noun.

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